Winter Lausanne
City Trip Ideas

The Olympic Museum is the most visited museum in Lausanne. It shows the pillars of Olympism - sport, art and culture - up close using state-of-the-art computer technology. Works by self-taught artists far removed from conventional art norms can be experienced in the epicentre of Lausanne's museums - the Collection de l'Art Brut. Unique: Plateforme 10, the brand new art quarter that brings together the Cantonal Museum of Fine Arts (MCBA), the Museum of Design and Applied Contemporary Art (mudac) and the renowned Photo Elysée. A visit is a must.

Aquatis Lausanne is the largest freshwater aquarium in Europe. In this aquarium-vivarium in Lausanne, living animals are staged using interactive scenography and digital technologies. Covering a total area of 3500 m2 and spread over 46 aquariums, vivariums and terrariums. AQUATIS takes you on an extraordinary journey through the most fascinating habitats of our planet's rivers and lakes. Location: Directly at a metro stop (Lausanne, Vennes) only 10 minutes from Lausanne railway station.

Perfect. Relaxed. Lausanne Palace Spa is no ordinary spa. Rather, it is a gigantic wellness temple with over 1,500 m2 dedicated to total relaxation. State-of-the-art facilities elegantly wrapped in the charm of ancient Roman baths. Heated indoor pool leading out onto the terrace. Jacuzzi, Moroccan hammam, weight training room overlooking the lake, solarium, relaxation room, veranda, balneotherapy, various massages, hairdresser, beauty parlour.

Seductive & heart-warming: trendy cafés and cosy places for tea and pastries are a dime a dozen in Lausanne. When it's cold outside, seek warming refuge with a brewed speciality, a cappuccino, a hot chocolate or a speciality coffee in a tea room in Lausanne. Chocolates, cakes, pastries and mille-feuille are so tempting that you will be magically drawn to them. At Royaume Melazic, you can try your hand at your own sweet temptations at a cupcake workshop.

Saint-François, Chaudron, the Flon neighbourhood and the Rue de Bourg. True temples for all night owls. Lausanne has been one of Switzerland's nightlife hotspots since the 1990s. Many fans of exciting nightlife from all over Switzerland and other European countries follow this reputation. An excerpt: The Mad Club was honoured as the 83rd best nightclub in the world, while the D! Club was praised for its commitment to techno. But there are countless others. Urban, rock, techno, electro, afro, trap, Latin, funk, folk - fans of all styles of music will find ‘their’ club in Lausanne.

The dramatic Gothic style of Lausanne Cathedral rises majestically above the city. It is considered one of the most beautiful cultural monuments and is a must-see for every visitor. The cathedral offers a marvellous view over the entire city, Lake Geneva and the Alps. The 224 steps that separate you from the top of the cathedral are quickly forgotten as soon as you see the breathtaking view in front of you. Lausanne is built on three hills and is quite a steep city. The city's unusual topography also makes for fantastic viewpoints from the Sauvabelin Tower, the Esplanade de Montbenon or the Esplanade du Flon.

Lake Geneva is a way of life for the city of Lausanne. From the esplanades, the terraces, the bends in the alleyways - there are countless places in the city where you can catch a glimpse of Europe's largest freshwater lake. Just a short ride down from the railway station on the vertical metro and you're on the Ouchy lakeside promenade. You can laze around on its shores or take a trip on the famous steamboats of the Compagnie générale de navigation. Life here feels wonderfully light-footed. The expanse of the lake, the spaciousness of the boulevards, calming parkland and the majesty of the stately buildings.

Lavaux is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was founded by Benedictine monks. A timeless place to visit, even in winter in Lausanne. Terraced vineyards, Lake Geneva and the Alps in the background - the beauty of this landscape leaves no one indifferent. A unique place whose steep paths make you want to go for a long winter walk. As the icing on the cake, you can round off the excursion with a tasting of Lavaux wines in a wine cellar. Domaine Croix Duplex is a family business that produces some of the best Chasselas in Switzerland.